29 Aug 2019

Bars and clubs get green light to open for RWC

From Morning Report, 7:28 am on 29 August 2019

The Greens were labelled "wowsers" and accused of preferring that people smoke "wacky-baccy" than have a beer - as they stood as the sole opposition to a bill allowing venues to stay open for the Rugby World Cup.

The bill rushed through a streamlined process in the House yesterday, after a fiery and colourful debate. Political reporter Yvette McCullough has the details.